Oct. 25, 2025

75. Stronger in the Cracks: The Truth About Teacher Resilience

Show Notes

Stronger in the Cracks: The Truth About Teacher Resilience

Teaching will test your limits—but it can also reveal your greatest strengths. In this episode of the Why Edify Podcast, Jeremy Jorgensen explores the deep emotional and mental resilience required to thrive in education.

With inspiration from Hemingway and the Japanese art of Kintsugi, this reflection reminds educators that strength isn't found in perfection—it's found in recovery, reflection, and showing up again.

Discover how to reframe tough moments, embrace your cracks, and grow stronger through the challenges. If you've ever felt worn down by the weight of teaching, this episode offers hope, honesty, and healing.

✨ Take a breath. Reflect. Rebuild.

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Takeaways

- The world breaks everyone, and teaching can wear you down.

- Resilience is about recovery and growth, not just pushing through.

- Kintsugi symbolizes how we can embrace our brokenness.

- Reflection is key to understanding our challenges.

- Resilient teachers learn from tough days and ask what they teach us.

- Strength is built in small moments of grace and patience.

- Setting boundaries is essential for mental health.

- Community support helps teachers navigate challenges.

- Self-awareness grows from acknowledging our broken places.

- Strength means learning to rebuild beautifully.